Boilermaker / Pipe Fitter (Shutdown Project – Astron Energy Refinery) - GASCON - Madagascar & Cape Town
(2025-12 - 2026-04)
- Performed repair and refurbishment of corroded pressure vessels, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with refinery safety standards.
- Executed coil replacement on heat exchanger units during shutdown, supporting plant reliability and minimizing downtime.
- Fabricated, installed, and aligned high-pressure piping systems (2"-48") using isometric drawings and P&IDs, achieving zero rework.
- Conducted hydrostatic and pressure testing, ensuring 100% QA/QC compliance and system integrity.
- Prepared systems for NDT/X-ray inspections, ensuring readiness for certification and commissioning.
- Worked within strict permit-to-work and safety systems, maintaining a zero lost-time incident (LTI) record.
Pipe Fitter (Shutdown & Maintenance) - PDPS - South Africa
(2021-01 - 2025-12)
- Installed, maintained, and repaired steam and process piping systems in industrial environments.
- Fabricated piping from isometric drawings, ensuring accurate fit-up and alignment.
- Supported shutdown and turnaround maintenance, contributing to reduced plant downtime.
- Conducted inspection, testing, and fault identification, ensuring compliance with engineering and safety standards.
- Assisted in QA/QC processes and NDT preparation, improving inspection readiness.
Pipe Fitter - CEC – Stefanutti Stocks - South Africa
(2015-01 - 2017-12)
- Installed and maintained large-diameter piping systems (up to 88") across industrial construction projects.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and P&IDs to execute precise fabrication and installation.
- Performed leak testing and commissioning support, ensuring safe system start-up.
- Maintained compliance with HSE policies and site safety standards.
Pipe Fitter - MSWELI INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS - Helderberg
(2014-01 - 2015-12)
- Installed structural steelwork and piping systems for industrial plant operations.
- Executed fabrication and installation in accordance with engineering specifications and safety procedures.
- Contributed to efficient project completion within deadlines.
Pipe Fitter - LAPACE CONSTRUCTION (FLUOR)
(2013-10 - 2014-03)
- Installed and assembled industrial piping systems in line with engineering drawings, ensuring accuracy and system reliability.
- Performed punching, inspection, and pressure testing, achieving full compliance with project specifications and QA/QC standards.
- Applied advanced pipe fitting and alignment techniques to deliver precision installations with zero rework.
- Interpreted isometric drawings and P&IDs to execute fabrication and installation efficiently.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to meet and exceed project deadlines in high-pressure environments.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry safety standards and quality requirements, contributing to safe and compliant project delivery.
Pipe Fitter | Multiple Industrial & Shutdown Contracts - EARLY CAREER PROJECTS
(2011-01 - 2014-12)
- Performed installation, maintenance, and repair of tanks, boilers, and heat exchanger systems.
- Developed strong expertise in pipe fabrication, alignment, and system integrity testing.
- Delivered consistent performance across multiple contracts in high-pressure and deadline-driven environments.
